Cliff Notes on the News

Cliff Notes on the News

Veteran San Diego news director and reporter Cliff Albert shares his thoughts on the latest news and stories each weekday at 7:22am. Full Bio

 

What Fall Season Means for San Diego County

The record high temperatures we had this week in San Diego County became bigger news, if only for the timing.

Because the 100 plus degree readings in some of the inland valleys and foothills happened as the calendar crossed over from Summer to Fall. In many areas of the country, Fall means cooler temperatures along with rain and even some snow, and fewer chances for tornadoes and hurricanes.

Here in Southern California, Fall is different. It may mean cooler nights but based on history, warm and very warm weather here in late September and through much of October is to be expected.

And during these next several weeks of Fall, strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and hardly any rain, if any at all, are pretty common, too. And all of that, along with the current drought conditions, means a higher risk of large wildfires. The largest and most destructive wildfires in San Diego County’s history have happened in October.

Northern California has been battling huge wildfires for a couple of months already and some are still threatening some of our state’s most beautiful forests and national parks.

So, it is a good time to be reminded of the need as we begin Fall to make sure that vegetation close to homes is cut back and that every home has an emergency plan in place should a fire break out and lead to evacuations.

Firefighters are prepared but they always are. All year. But for the rest of us, here in Southern California, this time of year is about more than just picking apples and dressing up pumpkins. It’s about preventing and preparing for the Fall fire season.

LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE PREPARED.

(Photo Getty Images)

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